Acts of kindness

Gardeners gather together at Cong. Ohawe Sholam

Participants in the beautification project at Ohawe Sholam gather for a group photo May 29. Approximately 50 people pitched in to help spruce up the outside of the Pawtucket shul, planting flowers and trimming bushes. More photos on page 18.

PHOTOS | IRVING SCHILD

Posted Thursday, June 9, 2016 9:12 am

On a recent Sunday morning, about 50 people worked together to beautify the outside of Congregation Ohawe Sholam’s building on East Avenue in Pawtucket.

Thanks to donations from Home Depot, Berger Recycling and Stefano’s Barber Shop, flowers were planted and shrubbery was trimmed. Volunteers came from many faiths: Muslim, Jewish and Christian, as well as from Moses Brown, Oak Hill and East Greenwich. (See the photo on page 1.)

According to Rabbi Raphie Schochet of the Providence Kollel, words of encouragement as well as donations continue. The Kollel sign will be replaced soon.